Chapter 6

We arrived at his company and those present almost looked at us. The conversation about us reverberated so quickly that I just chose to ignore it. I'm sure there are pictures and rumors about us spread on social media, but since I have no interest in having IG, Twitter, and Facebook, I won't see that either, if Kimmy won't tell me.

 "Don't mind them." I felt Hunter holding my hand, so he immediately grabbed my attention.

 "They are spreading rumors..."

 "Which is true?" he cut me off.

 I stopped talking and just sent him to his office. After we get there, he and I talk about the contract and my photoshoot. We talked a lot about work, and during lunch, he just sent us something to eat inside his office. I even breathed a sigh of relief to see that meat. I haven't taken doses of epinephrine yet.

 "You ate well today. Didn't I like what I cooked last night?" I stopped in mockery at what he said.

 It wasn't my intention to make him feel that way. I was about to tell him the truth when we heard footsteps. Didn't we notice that the door to his office had already opened and Amari had entered?

 I swallowed hard when I felt a lump in my throat, seeing Amari walking confidently toward my husband.

 Without hesitation, she crossed the distance between her and Hunter and kissed him on the lips, which made Hunter flinch and push her away a little.

 He didn't seem angry, but he also didn't seem to like what the woman did. Suddenly, my tears rolled down my cheeks at what I saw, but I tried to hold them back.

 "Amari, I have a wife."

 If not, okay?

 I want to laugh. Maybe I just misinterpreted what he said.

 Oh, c'mon hon! When did you take her seriously? She's just the highest-paid model and I'm sure you're not the only man in her life, so why bother? "What?!

 Okay, I have flirted with guys before. But I could sense a strange tone and meaning in what he said.

 "Amari..." Hunter made a disobedient threat to the woman. Amari rolled her eyes and folded her arms across her chest.

 "I need us to talk right now, Hunter."

 Hunter hesitated and turned to me. I wanted to shake my head and tell him to finish our lunch without leaving me, but he didn't see it through my eyes and stood.

 It was too late for me to notice that they had already left the office where they were conversing. I lost my appetite and just put them aside.

 I waited for them to come back, especially Hunter, but ended up seeing Vincyl enter the office, shocked to see me.

 "Divecca? I thought... he trailed off.

 "Where's the hunter?" I asked gently, and he was obviously hesitant to say.

 "He left with Amari. I didn't know you were still here. I thought you had already left before they came. " I felt a strange pain, felt heavier, and my breathing before standing up decided to go home.

 "Do you know where they are going?"

 "Uh, maybe in Amari's penthouse. It was their usual place---" he stopped again and covered his own lips.

 "I didn't mean to sound like... uh... sorry."

 "I-it's okay." Even with difficulty, I was still able to say that and left immediately.

 Are you playing me, Hunter?

 I was resentful that I chose to go home alone. On my way, Kimmy asked me to see her, so I did. Time to say goodbye to her too. The earlier the better.

 I almost gasped when someone hit me in the face. And when I looked at who it was, I found Kimmy.

 "You're spacing out..."

 "Sorry, what again?" he was about to speak when someone suddenly hugged me. My eyes widened and immediately turned away. I heard the deep chuckle of a guy, and when I looked at him, I recognized him in an instant.

 "tremor." Tremor, Kimmy's older brother, is her father. She works as a chef and is a part-time model. He also owned many hotels and restaurants, which made him one of the richest bachelors.

 I had already worked with him and somehow we became close.

 It came up to me and hugged me again.

 "I miss you, Dimmy." I smiled. He really reminds me of Lucifer, my brother.

 "I miss you too, Tremor." We heard groans from Kimmy.

 "Kuya, I am talking to her." Kimmy scolded her older sister, so Tremor immediately frowned and stood beside me, resting his arm on the backrest of my chair.

 Don't be so stingy with her; you're not her only friend.

"Oh, so you're jealous again? So c'mon brother, it's a serious matter, so leave us alone, please. "

 You wretch, go on. I will just listen here. In the morning, we

I'll finish your shoot, and then in the afternoon, you have to attend the coronation. You'll be one of the judges, in place of Miss Lacsamana. "

 "Sure."

 "Good... oh, have you talked to Hunter Martinez yet?"

 "Earlier,..." my chest tightened.

 When is your photo shoot?

"As soon as possible."

 Seriously? That's good! Someone is taking you again for endorsement---"

 "I won't accept any more projects, Kimmy." I cut her off. They were both Tremors, who turned to me.

 "Why?"

 "I am going back to the Philippines."

 "What?!?" Kimmy's eyes almost popped out of shock.

 "You're joking, right?" Tremor nervously laughed, but I didn't show them the expression they wanted for them to breathe in relief.

 "I am not. And I am really scheduled to go back this coming Saturday. I will just go ahead and finish the remaining projects I have here. " Kimmy started to cry. My eyes rolled, and tears immediately rolled down my cheeks at what I saw.

 Are you leaving me? How can I work? I still make a lot of money from you. I chuckled with tears in my eyes.

 I stood up and approached her to hug her.

 "Thank you so much for everything, Kimmy."

 "W-Why? A-Your deception is dim. Will you leave me here? " I tried to calm him down, but he wouldn't.

 We will always communicate through video calls. Don't cry anymore, please. "

 "Why do you have to leave when your life was here?" You're wrong, Kimmy.

 My life wasn't here.

 "My brother, he needs me there, Kimmy." Partly true.

 Her crying subsided a little, and she gradually settled down.

 "Fine! When I'm free, I'll visit you there... and promise you'll really contact me often, okay?

"Yes ma'am!" We hugged each other after that.

 "Thank you for everything, Kimmy."

 "Yeah, thank you so much from Dim."

 We were about to talk again when Tremor pulled me away from her sister. His face was serious and I almost forgot about him.

 Kuya? "

 "I need to talk to her," it said coldly and pulled me out. He made me ride in his car. We stopped at the side of the road at the bridge. The sun was about to set. He got out of the car, and I followed. He leaned closer to the rails of the bridge and stared nowhere.

 "It's because of him, right?" I was stunned for a moment.

 "W-What?"

 "It wasn't just about your brother... but him... your husband." My eyes widened at what he said. I gripped the ring I was wearing on my finger tightly.

 "Y-You know?"

 "Yes."

 "H-How? W-When? "

 "I was there when you married each other."

 "A-What?" I'd never seen him there.

 "Coincidentally, my uncle was the judge who married you two. I was there. I almost went out if I hadn't realized that Tito was getting married. "I'm speechless. We've been friends for 3 years. He's the first one I've worked with since I started modeling again. Kimmy and I were my closest friends, and Tremor was the aid to my longing. I mean, I see my brother in him.

 Why didn't you ask? Or tell me you knew it from the beginning. " I felt her sigh.

 "Because I know you don't want to let me know." I also don't want to interfere with your decision. I was just waiting for you to tell us too, but I thought that maybe your husband didn't want to. " I fell silent. It doesn't make sense for me to say more. Or let everyone know.

 In those days, my husband and I did not treat each other well.

 "Do you love her?" he asked.

 which further became the reason why I had nothing to say.

 "I don't know..."

 I saw him smile, a sad and bitter smile that I didn't want to think about.

 "You won't last 3 years if you don't." Maybe it's because we had a deal. Alternatively...

Does he love you? Does he take good care of you? " It was as if someone had slapped my chest with that question.

 Since I could not answer, he turned to me and gently took my hands.

 "Dimmy, I wish you were happy."

 "tremor."

 I wasn't the first to come, and yeah, I can accept that. I just hope I came in first and earlier in your heart so I can be the one who has the right to take care of you and call you mine. "no... no way!"

 I attempted to yank my hand away.

I want to feel the same way I feel when Hunter is with me, but no... I don't feel that way.

 "I'll be next there, Dimmy." His eyes glistened.

 "Tremor, please..." don't continue.

 Just tell me if he hurts you and leaves you... I can be your temporary shelter until he realizes how precious you are. I shook. I don't want to see him in pain because of me. He shouldn't...

 "I-Hunter treats me well, he takes care of me... no need to worry Tremor. But I really, really appreciate that... I appreciate you. " I didn't realize that I was crying when I said that.

 "No, he's not treating you right because if yes, I won't be able to see you cry... I won't be able to see the pain in your eyes every time. I saw your pain. Within 3 years, he never made you happy. He's just a jerk who enjoys fooling around and hooking up with different women... he doesn't deserve you... you deserve a better man. I can be that... but since when... I guess I don't have a chance... I will still respect your feelings... "However, I promise Dimmy, once na saktan ka niya, ayaw mo o sa gusto aagawin kita to him."

I could no longer speak. Those are the lines I wanted to hear from Hunter. But why do I need to hear from others?

 At the same time that the new set of tears came out of my eyes was the same time I saw a car pass by, and I saw who was inside then.

 Hunter and Amari. talking like couples, laughing, and enjoying each other's company.

 And it makes me weep even more.

 That moment, in front of the setting sun, Tremor hugged me.

 I named what I felt I was trying to hide.

 I am in love with Hunter Martinez.